AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRBA & inflation watch: Oil and dairy prices are set to be key tells in this week’s inflation data, with ABS figures due Wednesday and analysts flagging how quickly energy and milk costs are feeding through to households. Housing & rates pressure: Melbourne auction clearance rates keep sliding (down to about 49% in early results), pushing sellers to sharpen pricing as the RBA holds. Super & retirement policy: The Greens released a wealth-and-inheritance tax plan for New Zealand, while National says it will make KiwiSaver compulsory from 2028—both stories matter for how Australians think about retirement savings design. Banking & scams: HSBC Australia faces major penalties over scam protection failures, adding to the pressure on banks to tighten fraud controls. Markets & sectors: Healthcare led the ASX last week as investors looked for value amid a softer macro backdrop. Policy debate: Labor’s immigration stance is being defended as “working” despite missing targets, keeping pressure on Australia’s labour and skills outlook. Investing basics: Multiple pieces focus on building ASX share portfolios for passive income and long-term growth, including dividend-safety and ETF-first approaches.
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